Council call to homeless as weather turns cold

Those who need housing advice, at risk of homelessness or are homeless and have nowhere to stay should contact the housing advice team and make an appointment to see a duty officer.

The officer will fully assess the person’s needs and situation and give advice about their options and also link them up with other support agencies in the area who may be able to assist them.

If you see a rough sleeper in Pembrokeshire, please notify the council or Pembrokeshire Care Society within office hours (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm) or to the out of hours Service if outside normal office hours.

Concerned residents can also refer them to StreetLink an organisation that processes information about rough sleepers and refers them to the out-of-hours service.

The housing team works with local agencies to raise awareness of how to get help for rough sleepers.

Where a rough sleeper does not have a local connection and has come from another area of the UK or another country, Pembrokeshire County Council will make the relevant enquiries and assist them to reconnect with their local community.

Cllr Pat Davies said: "I am extremely proud of the work undertaken by Pembrokeshire County Council and their partner organisations who work hard to support people who are homeless or faced with homelessness.

“Whilst every attempt is made to find suitable accommodation, not everyone will want to take up the offer.

“There may be cases where it is not possible to source temporary shelter as the risk is deemed to be unmanageable.

“That said, no-one has to sleep rough and we should ensure there is help out there whenever it is needed.”

To notify the Authority or its partner organisation of your concerns for a rough sleep contact: Pembrokeshire County Council, 01437 764551; Out-of-Hours Service, 03003 332222; Pembrokeshire Care Society, 01437 765335, or StreetLink StreetLink.org.uk

If the person needs urgent medical attention please call 999.